SRRHS School Portrait Retakes

OCTOBER 2, 2009 – SRRHS School Portrait Retake Day – ONE DAY ONLY

Lifetouch will be here for photo retakes for any student or staff member that misses the first scheduled August 27 and 28 shoots or those that are not satisfied with their portraits. We have scheduled retakes for ONE DAY ONLY in the teachers’ lounge.

The photographers will bring both the senior camera and backdrops and the underclass camera and backdrops on this day.

ALL STAFF AND ALL STUDENTS
Monday ALL STAFF and STUDENTS (portraits + ID cards)
OCTOBER 2, 2009

If any underclass student is unhappy with their purchased packet, they MUST bring the portrait packet with them on this Monday and give it to the photographer to avoid additional charges. Order packets for the Oct. 2 shoot will be distributed during Block 2 on Monday, Sept. 21, and are available in the front office. No student is required to purchase a packet to appear in the yearbook or to receive an ID card.

Seniors are not required to bring money to purchase portraits on Oct. 2. They will receive a proof packet and order form the third week of October and can purchase their portrait choices at that time.

All students MUST get their photos taken by Lifetouch for the yearbook and final issue of The Sting newspaper. We do not accept any outside portraits for this publication and issue. However, seniors may submit other photographer’s work for their graduation program in the spring.

Please contact Maureen Barton with any questions: 204-6762

Homecoming Spaghetti Dinner Sep 25

SRRHS Students Volunteer for the Community

In a partnership with the City of Sedona, 110 Sedona Red Rock High School students from Marc Sterling’s business class and Mal Cooper’s photography class got a lesson in community involvement as they helped out some Sedona residents in a time of need.  For two afternoons, students volunteered their time to help clean up mud and debris in and around houses devastated by the recent flash flood on Little Elf Drive.

Scorpion Dance December 12

Fred Astaire Sedona Ballroom is very proud to announce a benefit Ball on December 12, 2009, to support the Sedona Scorpion Football team. “Dancing with the Scorpions” will be open for the public and proceeds will benefit the football team. Fred Astaire certified dance instructors are teaching the football team and the cheerleaders how to dance, and they will be performing at the ball. For more information please call 282-1678.

SRRHS Booster Club Joins Chamber

The Scorpion Red Rock Booster Club has joined the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and they are excited to strengthen ties to the Community. They have been extremely fortunate to have such amazing support from local businesses since the beginning. The Scorpion Red Rock Booster Club would like to reach out and develop a closer and more reciprocated relationship with the Sedona business Community. They look forward to the September Mixer so they can start sharing ideas.

Please join them for some Friday Night Fun at the next home Football Game, Friday September 11th at 7:00pm. The Scorpions provided nail biting excitement at the last home game and had fans on their feet and cheering! Full concession stand provided. This week they are featuring Taco Del Mar. See you there!

Would you like to support  the students of Sedona Red Rock High School in the classroom, in the clubs, and on the field through the Scorpion BOOSTER CLUB? Click here to find out more.

Family Fun Day at Big Park

Family Fun Day!

Sunday, September 13th 1-4 p.m.

Big Park Community School’s PTSA

Fun and Games For All Ages:  The Ultimate Survivor, Water Slide, Wild Rapids, Bungee Run, Trampoline, Climbing Wall, Dunk Tank, Wacky World (for Toddlers), Music And Food

Cost: $8/person, $25/family of four, PTSA Members receive $5 in food tokens!

Parks & Recreation Happenings

All events listed below are described in greater detail on our website .

Walk-A-Hound, Lose-A-Pound- Registration is being accepted now for this fun event. October 3, Posse Grounds Park is the place to be for this energetic event. All ages, all dog breeds, everyone friendly is invited. The event will be held from 8 am to 11 am and packed with activities. Two mile leisurely guided hike (shortcut available), competitions, contests, demonstrations and vendors. This year the high-flying AZ Disc Dogs will be a part of our event! Early registration is being accepted through September 25 for only $10, or $15 the day of the event. Entry fee will get you a commemorative portable dog bowl and event bandana. Support animal friendly events and good old fashion exercise by participating in this event.

Specialty Classes- Last week to register for our fall recreation classes. Lunchtime Language (Spanish and Japanese), Youth and Adult Yoga, Tennis, Big Kid’s Move and Groove. Call Parks and Recreation to register 282-7098.

Red Cross Adult CPR and Basic First Aid class being held September 23, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fee for class is $65 and will include the instruction, book and certification. Class will be held in the newly renovated Recreation Room at Posse Grounds Park. Register at www.deckcoach.com. Space is limited so register today.

Water Aerobics- Our water aerobics class is still going strong. Morning classes offered Monday through Friday from 9am-10am at the Villas of Sedona indoor pool (55 Northview Road). Evening classes are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6pm-7pm at the Sedona Community pool (570 Posse Ground Road.)

Sedona Community Pool Schedule

Rachel Murdoch
Senior Recreation Coordinator
City of Sedona
928-203-5011

It’s Time For School Pictures

Lifetouch Portrait Day Preparation Tips

Picture Days Scheduled:

Sedona Red Rock High School
Senior Portraits: Thursday Aug 27, 2009
All Other Portraits: Friday Aug 28, 2009
Retakes: Friday Oct 2, 2009

West Sedona School
Friday Aug 28, 2009
Retakes: Tuesday Oct 6, 2009

Big Park Community School
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Retakes: Wednesday Nov 4, 2009

Note From the Nurse – Swine Flu

Dear Parents/Guardians of Sedona Oak Creek School District:

Recently, the Arizona State Department of Health released information  regarding the recent outbreak of Swine Flu in several foreign countries and in many states here in the US.  We want to share the following information with you from the Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

What is Swine Flu? Influenza A Virus. This virus causes illness in both humans and many animals. Some Influenza A are adapted to pigs and cause respiratory illness in them, and so have been called “Swine Flu”.  The Swine Influenza Virus now being investigated is different from the virus causing illness in pigs and is not being transmitted from pigs to humans. This new “Swine Flu” appears to be transmitted person to person.

Symptoms: Symptoms for this new type of Swine Flu are similar to the symptoms of regular human influenza that happens every year. Those include: Fever, Sore Throat, and Cough. In addition, fatigue, lack of appetite, runny nose, nausea,vomiting, and diarrhea.have been reported.

What can we do to avoid getting sick? Infection occurs when the virus gets into the airways and lungs. However, it isn’t known how easily the virus spreads. As with any infectious disease that is spread through the human respiratory system, health officials recommend the following precautions: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze- throw the tissue in the trash after you use it; Wash your hands with soap and water frequently- especially after you cough or sneeze; (Alcohol based hand cleaners are also effective); Try to avoid contact with sick people; If you get sick, stay home and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them; Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.  There are several websites where additional information can be found: Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) or 1-800-CDC-INFO, World Health Organization, Arizona Dept Of Health Services (www.azdhs.gov/flu/h1n1/index.htm)

We will continue to be in regular contact with the Yavapai County Health Department and to comply with any requests regarding precautionary sanitation procedures and/or other guidelines as they are issued.

Sedona Oak Creek Schools staff will be working with students to make sure that students are frequently washing their hands and that the surfaces that students are in contact with are frequently cleaned.

Please remind your child about the importance of washing their hands, covering their mouth when coughing or sneezing, and letting adults know if they do not feel well. Early detection is always important.

We are under the direction of the Yavapai County Health Department in enacting plans that were put in place a few years ago in dealing with pandemic disease situations. We will continue to keep you updated.

Call your health care provider if your child gets sick and showing signs of flu-like symptoms. Inform the school of your child’s illness. IF YOUR CHILD DEVELOPS FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS, DO KEEP THEM HOME.  THEY NEED TO BE SYMPTOM FREE AND FEVER FREE 24 HRS BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL.

The health and wellbeing of students is a priority.
Let’s work together to make this a healthy school year.

Sincerely,
Goldie Wolin R.N.
School Nurse
Sedona Red Rock High (204-67621)
Big Park Community School (204-6519)
West Sedona Community School (204-6605) or any of our school administrators.

Distinguished Administrator Susann Terry-Gage

Dr. Susann Terry-Gage, Special Education Director, was recognized at our August 6 Governing Board Meeting for being named the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Administrator Award for the Educational Services Division by the Arizona School Administrators.

She was officially honored during a luncheon on June 15th at the ASA Summer Conference held at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel in Tucson.